Position: Assistant Operations Manager/2IC

Location: Marland Mushrooms Farm, Stapylton Qld 

About Us: 

At Marland Mushrooms, we're not just growing mushrooms; we're cultivating innovation, sustainability, and a deep-rooted passion for delivering the freshest produce to our community.

As pioneers in the mushroom industry, we're committed to pushing boundaries, embracing technology, and nurturing a culture of excellence.

We are Queensland's preferred supplier of premium quality mushrooms to major retailers. Our business is continuing to grow, and demand remains high for our products.

About the Role: 

We are on the lookout for an Assistant Operations Manager, to join our team. 

You will support the Operations Manager and will drive performance, accuracy, quality and teamwork across multiple functions.  

 Your responsibilities will include:

• Working closely with our Operations Manager to ensure that daily KPIs and targets are met.

• Provide adequate cover in the absence of the Operations Manager

• Work across various departments to ensure the smooth flow of communications, information sharing, and tight deadlines are met.

• Understanding of scheduling and production planning

• Maintain high levels of customer service.

• Uncover and resolve issues quickly to minimise disruption to operations.

• Staff rostering and record keeping

• Ensuring Good Manufacturing Practice is observed at all times.

• An understanding of HACCP (desirable)

• Ability to achieve outcomes on time and maintain effective systems to support process flow.

• Customer communications and relationship management

• Solid Knowledge of WH&S and SOPs.

About You: 

• A determination to get things done.

• A willingness to jump in when required and assist other team members.

• High attention to detail

• Microsoft suite literacy and understanding of third-party software. 

• A high level of autonomy

• Reliable and accountable.

• Communication agility to ensure that our diverse workforce understands and follows directions.

• Leadership qualities

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role

• 2 years people management experience

• Honesty and integrity

• Interest in food compliance and maintaining high standards in all aspects of the role.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay rates.

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.

• A supportive and collaborative work environment where your ideas are valued.

• The chance to be part of a forward-thinking company that's revolutionising the agricultural industry.

Requirements:

• Experience in a similar role

• Current forklift licence (preferred)

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to grow your career with us here at Marland Mushrooms!

Interested? Please apply now with a cover letter and resume.

Note to Recruiters: We have a focused in-house recruitment team who are experts on finding the very best talent for our company and we kindly request that recruiters do not contact us regarding assisting with our job vacancies. Whilst we acknowledge your interest and expertise, we have everything we need in house to attract and hire the right candidates for our team. Thank you.